We might be the one you're looking for. We are small but mighty (Somos pequenos pero poderosos.)! The Optimist Club of St Petersburg was established in 1924, the first in the southeastern United States. What We Do! (check it out)

Purpose of an Optimist Club:

To develop Optimism as a philosophy of utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of human-kind, community life and the world.

We're Excited!

New Program: The Optimist Internationals Internet Safety Program (ISP) in Zone 9!

99% of all teenagers use the Internet and there are initiatives to make Internet access available to all children.

Please click on the Internet Safety link or select the Projects tab on the side to learn more about this great informative program. To find out when presentations will be given visit our Events tab for schedules.

Optimist Club Members receive as much as they give:

The fellowship of people who get things done and the example they set for embracing it similar optimistic mindset

New social and working relationships with individuals from a cross section of our communities

The opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally

The satisfaction of making a difference in lives of children as well as our communities

Whether you are searching for an outlet to help your community, personal development, or rewarding camaraderie, you'll find what you're looking for in our Optimist Club

What should I expect?

Every Optimist Club was formed by people who wanted to reach out to help youth and the community. People like you and me. Members of an Optimist Club usually live in or work in the community. Members have joined together to serve others and to promote Optimism as a way of life.

Each Optimist Club is chartered as a Member of Optimist International. This gives the Club the right to use the Optimist name and provided each Club with services and programs offered by Optimist International.

Each Optimist Club operates independently of each other. They choose their own activities, elect their own Officers and raise their own funds. A Club’s service activities are based on the needs of the community. What a Club can do is limited only by imagination and resources of the Members.

Optimist Clubs do share certain similarities. This offers you, the Member, the assurance of knowing wherever you are, should you wish to attend an Optimist Club’s meeting, certain components will be the same.

The programs and guest speakers offer the Members an opportunity to learn, grow and improve themselves. The program features the youth in the community, as in the Essay and Oratorical Contests or in the Youth Appreciation Week. These meetings help to reinforce our commitment and allow us to take pride in our accomplishments.

We offer a Family Plan:

Interested in more than one family member being involved in Optimism? Then you need to contact us to learn about saving with our Chapter. See the Contact Us page and contact one of us for more information.